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Date: May 17, 2026 Participant: Lars Michaelson #12828 Race: 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K Distance: 7.4 miles

Consistency and Strong Finish in Bay to Breakers Lars Michaelson completed the 2026 Bay to Breakers 12K with a total time of 3:15:19, achieving an overall pace of 26:13 min/mile. He placed 8,371st in the male category and 2,034th in the M20-29 division among 24,386 participants. Notably, Lars began with a strong first mile at a 14:17 min/mile pace, placing 4,929th among males. His subsequent splits showed varied pacing, with the slowest being the third mile at a 31:47 min/mile pace, tackled during the challenging Hayes Hill segment. Lars demonstrated perseverance and strategy towards the end, significantly improving in the sixth mile with a split pace of 15:51 min/mile, showing a commendable recovery from earlier splits. Finishing the race with a time of 3:07:42 and maintaining stability in placement, Lars's splits highlight an initial strong pace and an impressive comeback in the latter half. Training on hill endurance might further enhance his race performance.